AndaSeat frames MANA Series as a workspace planning guide

AndaSeat has released a configuration guide for mixed-use home setups that combine work, study, gaming and media viewing. The company uses the MANA Series to show how chair settings should be reviewed alongside desk size, room clearance and shared-use needs.

Why it matters: - Mixed-use desks are common in homes where one setup has to handle work, study, gaming, calls and entertainment. - AndaSeat is positioning furniture setup as a room-planning issue, not just a chair-picking decision. - The guide aims to help users match chair settings to the desk, the room and the activity.

What happened: - AndaSeat released a workspace configuration guide on July 30, 2026. - The guide focuses on rooms where one computer setup is used for work, study, gaming, communication and media viewing. - The MANA Series serves as the example chair in the guide. - Lin Zhou, CEO of AndaSeat, said mixed-use computer spaces should be planned around several connected measurements, not one isolated product. - Lin Zhou said the planning sequence should start with the room, then the desk relationship, then the chair adjustment for the activity and user.

The details: - The guide says planning should start with desk height, under-desk clearance, floor depth and nearby walls or storage. - A chair can fit under a desk but still need room for its base, casters and reclining backrest. - In smaller rooms, chair movement can affect access to drawers, doors and walkways. - Seat height changes the relationship between the feet, knees, work surface and armrests. - Armrest height affects whether the forearms meet the pads and whether the chair can move close enough to the desk. - Backrest angle changes the user’s distance from the keyboard, screen or controller. - Total height alone does not determine fit. - Torso length, upper-leg length, shoulder width and sitting depth can change where the seat edge, lumbar area and armrests meet the body. - The guide also addresses shared workstations. - One person’s chair settings may need to change when another person uses the same desk. - Room measurements can be recorded before installation, while chair settings can be reviewed after the desk, display and input devices are in place. - The MANA Series uses separate controls for seat height, armrest height, backrest angle and rocking resistance. - Keyboard and mouse use usually places the hands forward and closer to the work surface. - Controller use can bring both hands inward and nearer the torso. - Calls, reading and video viewing may involve greater backrest contact or a wider angle between the torso and thighs. - The backrest reclines from 90 degrees to 135 degrees and can be secured at selected points in that range. - A separate rocking function provides up to 15 degrees of movement, with resistance adjusted through the tilt mechanism. - The armrests provide approximately 10 cm of vertical adjustment. - The seat-height gas lift changes the chair’s relationship to the desk and floor. - The controls are manually operated and do not monitor sitting behavior or make automatic changes. - The lower backrest section has an integrated lumbar curve measuring approximately 45 mm. - The curve remains part of the structure whether or not the removable lumbar pillow is installed. - The seat uses molded cold-cure foam with a stated density of 60 kg per cubic meter. - The chair uses a steel internal frame, a five-point nylon base and 60 mm polyurethane-coated casters. - AndaSeat states a maximum user weight of 136 kg, or 299 pounds, and a recommended user-height range of approximately 155 to 185 cm. - The MANA Series is available with PVC leather or linen upholstery. - The removable lumbar and headrest pillows add contact surfaces and can be repositioned for different users. - AndaSeat says the MANA Series was chosen as an example because its main controls can be reviewed separately.

Between the lines: - The guide avoids framing the chair as a medical device or posture-correction product. - That distinction matters because AndaSeat is selling a furniture setup method, not a health claim. - The emphasis on separate controls reflects how one workstation can shift between typing, gaming and passive viewing. - The article also signals a broader strategy: document the workspace with measurements instead of promising one perfect seating position.

What's next: - Users are expected to measure the room, desk and equipment first, then tune the MANA Series settings after installation. - Shared spaces may need repeated adjustments as different people use the same workstation. - AndaSeat says the guide is meant to explain measurements and settings without offering a healthcare solution or guaranteeing individual results. - Founded in 2007, AndaSeat says it develops seating, desks, monitor arms and related workspace products for professional, gaming, study and home environments. - More information is available through the company’s social channels: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X.